1456 AH Hijri Calendar
The complete Hijri calendar for 1456 AH according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar: the year begins on March 22, 2034 and ends on March 10, 2035, lasting 354 days across twelve lunar months. The table below lists the start and length of each month, and the occasions table highlights the year’s key Islamic dates such as Ramadan and the two Eids.
Months of 1456 AH
| Month | First day | Weekday | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muharram | March 22, 2034 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Safar | April 20, 2034 | Thursday | 29 |
| Rabi' al-Awwal | May 19, 2034 | Friday | 30 |
| Rabi' al-Thani | June 18, 2034 | Sunday | 29 |
| Jumada al-Ula | July 17, 2034 | Monday | 30 |
| Jumada al-Akhira | August 16, 2034 | Wednesday | 29 |
| Rajab | September 14, 2034 | Thursday | 30 |
| Sha'ban | October 14, 2034 | Saturday | 29 |
| Ramadan | November 12, 2034 | Sunday | 30 |
| Shawwal | December 12, 2034 | Tuesday | 30 |
| Dhul-Qi'dah | January 11, 2035 | Thursday | 30 |
| Dhul-Hijjah | February 10, 2035 | Saturday | 29 |
Occasions of 1456 AH
| Occasion | Hijri date | Gregorian date |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic New Year | 1 Muharram | March 22, 2034 (Wednesday) |
| Day of Ashura | 10 Muharram | March 31, 2034 (Friday) |
| Mawlid an-Nabi | 12 Rabi' al-Awwal | May 30, 2034 (Tuesday) |
| Isra' and Mi'raj | 27 Rajab | October 10, 2034 (Tuesday) |
| Mid-Sha'ban | 15 Sha'ban | October 28, 2034 (Saturday) |
| First day of Ramadan | 1 Ramadan | November 12, 2034 (Sunday) |
| Laylat al-Qadr (most likely) | 27 Ramadan | December 8, 2034 (Friday) |
| Eid al-Fitr | 1 Shawwal | December 12, 2034 (Tuesday) |
| Day of Arafah | 9 Dhul-Hijjah | February 18, 2035 (Sunday) |
| Eid al-Adha | 10 Dhul-Hijjah | February 19, 2035 (Monday) |
The Hijri date may differ by one day depending on the moon sighting and the official announcement in your country.
Frequently asked questions
When does 1456 AH start and end?
1456 AH begins on March 22, 2034 and ends on March 10, 2035, according to the official Umm al-Qura calendar.
How many days are there in 1456 AH?
1456 AH lasts 354 days; a Hijri year is 354 or 355 days depending on how the lunar months of 29 and 30 days alternate.
When are Ramadan and the Eids in 1456 AH?
Ramadan begins November 12, 2034 (Sunday), Eid al-Fitr December 12, 2034 (Tuesday), the Day of Arafah February 18, 2035 (Sunday), and Eid al-Adha February 19, 2035 (Monday). See the occasions table above for more.
Why does the Hijri year start on a different Gregorian date each time?
A Hijri year is about 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year, so each new Hijri year starts roughly eleven days earlier on the Gregorian calendar than the one before.